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S2872/A4510 UPDATE – LEGISLATION MOVES TO GOVERNOR’S DESK FOR SIGNATURE
As you know for a year, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber has been working to expand a tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City, Atlantic County, and other parts of the state. As a result, State Senate Bill S2872 (Assembly version A4510) was introduced in...
Business Groups Support Senate Bill S2872
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s Economic Development Committee is spearheading an effort to help grow and diversify the area economy. As part of that effort, the Chamber proposed expansion of an existing tax incentive program to benefit Atlantic City and Atlantic...
Legislative Candidates Bell, Mazzeo, Armato Answer Chamber Questions
On September 6, 2017, The Chamber's Business Advocacy Committee hosted state legislative candidates Colin Bell, Vince Mazzeo and John Armato at its regular monthly meeting. The candidates outlined their legislative priorities and responded to committee member...
Bill S2369 Formally Supported by Greater Atlantic City Chamber
This bill would limit application of DEP rules concerning shellfish habitat for certain dredging projects. Historically, it is extremely difficult for marinas to get new DEP dredging permits. The South Jersey coastal areas rely heavily on tourism-related economic...
Chamber Statement on Offshore Oil Exploration
“President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late April that will open up the Atlantic and Arctic oceans for potential drilling. The order allows interior secretary Ryan Zinke to revisit a plan signed by former President Barack Obama that would have put those...
Chamber Board briefed on Atlantic County Workforce Development plans
The April Board of Directors Meeting welcomed the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board's Executive Director, Rhonda Lowery. Executive Director Lowery briefed the Chamber Board on both the local and regional plans as they related to the Workforce...
Chamber in Trenton for Senate Budget Committee Meeting
The Chamber is in Trenton today at the Senate Budget Committee. Issues for the committee today are state pension and transportation spending.
Chamber President Honored For 20 Years of Leadership
At the February Board of Directors meeting, Chamber President Joe Kelly was honored with a commemorative gift celebrating his 20 years of Chamber leadership. The Board of Directors and Chamber Staff thank Joe for his hard work and dedication to the leadership of this...
Dock’s Oyster House Networking Mixer
Thank you to the 100 + members & soon-to-be members for attending our networking mixer at Dock's Oyster House! We look forward to seeing you at the Atlantic City Airshow on August 17. EVENT DETAILS: http://airshow.acchamber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AirshowAC/...
Chamber Pushes for Action in Trenton
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has sent the following letter on May 12, 2016. The position of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce on Atlantic City’s fiscal stabilization is well documented and has remained consistent for a long period of time. We have...
Members Meet & Eat at The Palm
Thanks to everyone who attended our networking lunch at The Palm! ServPro of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton was a great sponsor/presenter. Check out today's HOT DEALS from The Palm (and more)... http://business.acchamber.com/hotdeals/ [button...
2016 Business Showcase Draws Big Crowd
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is hosted the 2016 Business Showcase presented by South Jersey Industries this evening at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ. The showcase was held in conjunction with the Chamber's monthly business networking mixer with FREE...
Testimony Against North Jersey Gaming
Greater Atlantic City Chamber President, Joe Kelly, was in Trenton today to testify against gaming expansion beyond Atlantic City. He was joined by several local business members and neighboring Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. Full Testimony: As the leading...
Chamber Offers Statement on Atlantic City Recovery
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber issues the following statement in response to the stalled legislation relating to Atlantic City’s recovery: "The Greater Atlantic City Chamber urges state and local officials to come together and agree on legislation that will provide...
Chamber Honors the D’Amato Family
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted its annual John G. FitzPatrick Community Leadership Award program at Seaview Hotel & Golf Club on Wednesday. The D'Amato Family, headed by Paul & Sandi was recognized as The Community Leader of the Year with hundreds of...
VIDEO: Chamber & Members Testify in Trenton
Owner of Ducktown Tavern & Liquors, John Exadaktilos (pictured: left), was one of the local business owners that joined our Chair, Mitch Zitomer (pictured: right), President Joe Kelly and Advocacy Director Bob Marshall in Trenton today to testify against North...
Greater AC Chamber Launches Business Action Center
Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:25 am MARTIN DeANGELIS, Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is trying to mount pressure from its members and area residents to oppose state legislators’ plan to expand casino gambling into...
Members Attend Economic Development Update
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber presented an Economic Development Forum on Wednesday February 24 from 8-10 a.m. at the Atlantic City Country Club. Chief University Relations and Marketing Officer for Stockton University, Sharon Schulman, opened the program. Atlantic...
Cape May County Chamber Joins AC Chamber for Mixer
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber and the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosted a combined networking mixer on Tuesday, February 23 at Greate Bay Country Club. This was a unique opportunity for members from both chambers to meet businesses and professionals from...
Friedman LLP. Gives Tax Update at Lunch
The Chamber hosted a "Meet & Eat" networking luncheon at Harry's Oyster Bar on The Boardwalk. Friedman, LLP. sponsored the event and gave a quick update on new business tax implications. [button url="https://www.facebook.com/ACChamber/posts/10154017066568969"...
Chamber Endorses New Jobs Bill
On Thursday February 4, the Chamber's Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, Bob Marshall testified before the Senate Labor Committee in support of Senate bill S889 ("New Jobs for New Jersey"). The bill, sponsored by Senators Steve Sweeney, Bob Gordon and Paul...
Chamber Hires Director of Resources, Phil Iorio
Like any business organization, the Chamber needs resources to fulfill its mission of fostering a favorable business environment. With a growing base of engaged members, this Chamber can continue providing meaningful services to result in a positive impact to the...
DEVCO Addresses Chair’s Council
The Chair's Council of the Chamber is getting insight on business advocacy and the development projects happening in Atlantic City. Thanks to Chris Paladino from DEVCO for the update. [button url="https://www.facebook.com/ACChamber/posts/10153967642483969"...
Senate Budget and Appropriations Testimony
Chamber President Joe Kelly is back in Trenton today testifying before Senate Budget and Appropriations to oppose the resolution that would authorize two casinos outside Atlantic City.
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